Telecommunications, Media and Technology

Say Goodbye to That Stamp in Your Passport: Cambodia Introduces a Digital Pass for Foreign Visitors

On July 1, 2025, Cambodia officially introduced the visitor pass (known as “v-Pass”) system, a digital immigration authorization system that replaces physical passport stamps and QR code stickers for foreign travelers entering and exiting the country. This initiative is part of the Cambodian government’s broader commitment to advancing its digital economy, and aims to modernize border control and enhance the efficiency of immigration procedures.

The v-Pass system is now mandatory at all international points of entry, including airports and seaports across Cambodia. Upon arrival, foreign nationals will no longer receive an inked stamp in their passports. Instead, immigration officers will process entries electronically and issue a digital visitor pass directly to travelers via email. This digital pass can also be accessed through the official Cambodia e-Arrival website (https://arrival.gov.kh/) or the Cambodia e-Arrival mobile application, available on Google Play, the Apple App Store, and the Huawei App Gallery.

The procedure is as follows:

Upon entry: Travelers present their passports to the immigration officials, who electronically record the entry and issue a digital v-Pass via email. Travelers should keep this digital pass accessible during their stay.
During their stay: The v-Pass may be requested for verification and can be shown on a mobile device or printed out. Travelers must comply with the authorized duration of stay indicated on their v-Pass.
Upon departure: Travelers present their passport at the departure immigration, where their exit is electronically recorded. No physical exit stamp is required.

Online Labor Inspection Self Declaration Deadline Set for June 30, 2025

On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) issued Notification No. 018/25 on the requirement for entities to submit their labor inspection self-declaration by June 30, 2025.

Effective immediately, all entities that fall within the purview of the Labor Law are required to submit their labor inspection self-declaration through the MLVT’s online system at https://sicms.mlvt.gov.kh. The self-declarations must be completed twice annually June 30 and December 31.

Failure to submit these declarations by the stipulated deadlines will result in the imposition of fines and direct enforcement action by the MLVT’s labor inspectors. Entities should be sure to fully comply with this requirement to avoid any penalties.

The Ministry of Interior Announces Full Implementation of its Personal Identity Data Services

On April 25, 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued Notification No. 1373 on the full implementation of personal identity administrative services starting on May 1, 2025. These services are as follows:

Verification of personal identity data through the Cambodian Data Exchange (“CamDX”) system.
Personal identity attestation.
Confirmation of the accuracy of personal identity data.

Administrative fees

Fees for these services will be implemented in accordance with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Inter-Ministerial Declaration No. 601 dated September 27, 2024 and Council of Ministers’ Letter No. 357 dated March 5, 2025.

Application to use services

To access these services, an application must be submitted through the CamDX system with the necessary technical information to connect to the system in accordance with the Ministry of Interior’s Prakas No. 3922 dated June 19, 2024.

Of particular note is that anyone that has been using these services before full implementation must resubmit their application to ensure compliance with the updated technical standards specified in Prakas No. 3922 to avoid a suspension of services.

Uses for the services

The identity-related services can be used for various purposes, including:

School enrollment
Employment applications
Real estate registration
Vehicle registration
Bank account opening
Business registration
Contract signing
Other administrative services, unless otherwise specified

Further Extension of the Application Period for Work Permit and Employment Card Renewal

On May 6, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) issued a notification further extending the deadline for renewing work permits and employment cards for foreign employees. Details are below.

Extension of deadline: Due to delays in the submission of applications for the extension of work permits and employment cards for the year 2025, the MLVT has decided to extend the application period. The new deadline for submission is May 31, 2025.
Online application: All applications for work permits and employment cards must be submitted through the official MLVT website at www.fwcms.mlvt.gov.kh before the stated deadline.
Legal consequences for non-compliance: Failure to renew work permits and employment cards by the deadline will be considered in violation of Chapter 16 of the Labor Law and Joint Prakas No. 498 dated July 31, 2023, and subject to fines, imprisonment, or both.

Application Period for Renewal of Work Permits and Employment Cards Extended

On March 31, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) issued a notification extending the deadline for renewing work permits and employment cards for foreign employees. Details are below.

Extension of deadline: Due to delays in the submission of applications for the extension of work permits and employment cards for the year 2025, the MLVT has decided to extend the application period. The new deadline for submission is April 30, 2025.
Online application: All applications for work permit s and employment cards must be submitted through the official MLVT website at www.fwcms.mlvt.gov.kh before the stated deadline.
Legal consequences for non-compliance: Failure to renew work permits and employment cards by the deadline will be considered in violation of Chapter 16 of the Labor Law and Joint Prakas No. 498 dated July 31, 2023, and subject to fines, imprisonment, or both.

Notice on the Use of the National Domain Name “.kh”

On February 18, 2025, the Cambodian Ministry of Information issued Notification No. 047 to reiterate its requirement that all online businesses in the information and audiovisual sector use the national domain name “.kh” in order to establish an official online identity, enhance brand credibility, and improve searchability.

Requirements:

New businesses: All new online media businesses must register and use the Cambodian domain ending in “.kh”.
Existing businesses: Businesses currently using foreign domain names have until the end of 2025 to transition to using a domain name ending in “.kh”.
Businesses with a website permit: Businesses that have a website permit but operate primarily on social media must review and comply by the end of March 2025.

Domain name registration can be completed through the National Domain Registration Service website at https://www.domain.gov.kh/.

The National Social Security Fund to Conduct Nationwide Inspections of Entities Throughout the Country

On January 14, 2025, Cambodia’s National Social Security Fund (“NSSF”), issued Notification No. 004/25 to announce that, starting February 1, 2025, it will begin conducting inspections of all entities and establishments throughout the country.

The purposes of the inspections are to enhance enforcement and strengthen the implementation of the Social Security Law, and to ensure that workers receive the proper benefits and the fund’s financial health is maintained.

If the NSSF finds that the owner or representative of an entity or establishment has not fulfilled the obligations to make declarations and pay contributions on time or report employees’ information correctly, or does not withdraw contributions in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Law, legal action will be taken against them.

Soft Launch of the Electronic Know Your Business System Announced

On 6 September 2024, His Excellency, Dr. Taing Nguonly, Executive Director of Techo Startup Center, with representatives from the Ministry of Commerce, the General Department of Taxation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, announced the soft launch of the Electronic Know Your Business (“e-KYB”) system, which will be used to verify the identity, status, and legal compliance of entities as well as their relationship with other individuals and entities. It covers aspects such as business registration, tax registration, and enterprise declaration requests.

The e-KYB system operates on the CamDX platform, which is managed by the Techo Startup Center. This will allow for data sharing and collaboration among participating government and private sector entities. The e-KYB system will work in conjunction with and enhance other government IT systems, such as the e-invoicing system, the public procurement system, and the entity credit scoring system.

Key features and benefits are that the system:

Digitally verifies information, providing a secure and reliable method for verifying business identities.
Automatically verifies the information, which ensures efficiency and accuracy.
Has a clear information verification mechanism, which guarantees that changes in data are verified accurately and transparently.
Allows for the sharing of existing infrastructure, and the efficient and sustainable use of data.

During this initial period, CamDX members from the private sector must submit a request to the Techo Startup Center through the CamDX membership application portal to use the e-KYB system. Private sector entities that are not CamDX members must first join the CamDX platform in order to use the e-KYB system.